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South Korea, Safe For Solo Traveller?
February 2009
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Hi, I am thinking about travelling to South Korea, I am 21 - Would it be safe for me to go on my own? Also where are good places to go there? I am really into the culture side of things but wouldnt mind being close to the city Seoul.....what is the shopping like? Basically any information you could provide me would be appreciated. Thanks :)
February 2009
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Hi! I have travelled alone in Seoul before and I find that it is basically safe to do that, but like in most countries, it's better to avoid dark alleys during the night. Koreans tend to get friendlier with u when they speak Korean to them, so it might help if u learn a few Korean phrases. However, older Koreans, especially women, can be a little hostile towards foreigners.
Shopping is really great in Seoul, especially areas like Myeongdong and Sinchon, where goods are basically cheaper. I personally love Myeongdong because the shops are really varied and u can experience the Korean youth culture there. Though Dongdaemun is another must-go shopping spot, I find that the goods sold there are relatively more expensive than those in Myeongdong. Itaewon and Insadong are good places for souvenir shopping. It is also at Insadong where u can find find many antiques, so u can have an idea of what ancient Koreans are into.Gyeongbok Palace is another attraction to go.
Since most of the attractions are accessible via trains, it's good to purchase a railway card and top it up as and when the value runs low. Using a railway card is more economical than paying for tickets each time u take a train.
Seoul is a wonderful city. I think u will enjoy your trip. Have fun!
February 2009
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WOW! Thanks for all of your info Kitty. Im so glad as its a place I really wanted to visit and I'm happy you felt safe on your own. So how long was long did you need 1, 2, 3 weeks?
Also do you have any recommendations for hotels that are close to the main city area?
What time of year is best to go weather wise? And who do you recommend flying with?
Sorry for all of the questions but you seem quite knowledgeable and I always like to hear from someone who has done it rather than a travel agent who is just trying to get your money!!!
Thanks again :)
February 2009
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When is the best time to go to WInter Sonata? I would love the feel of winter and I don't have any idea on which days between Nov and Jan is the best time to go there. Also, I am clueless as to whether my tourist VISA would be easily approved, although I plan to get a package through my agency. I am from the Philippines.
March 2009
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I just came across this site, and would like to address the more recent question by Shelly, albeit a month after the fact. I lived and worked in Korea for several years and I loved it. And I agree with Kitty in Seoul being a nice city and about the shopping tips. As far as best times to go weatherwise, I always liked May the best, with September and much of October being a good second choice. The temps are delightful, skies are clear, and the humidity is lower. As for airlines, Asiana is considered the better of the two Korean airlines. If you're traveling from the U.S., then I would recommend either Asiana or Singapore Airlines because of their more pleasant and attentive staff. Korea is a very safe country, with an excellent public transportation system. You should have no reluctance in traveling alone. As for downtown hotels, I used to stay at a couple which were right in the heart of the city and were very reasonable. I can't recall their names right now, but will post them if I do.
April 2009
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I have just happened on this site and would respond to Miles. I am so pleased to hear that you loved living and working in Korea. My son is hoping to work there from September '09 and is very excited about the prospect. Where would you (or anyone else) consider the best areas to live and work. I would really appreciate your reccommendations.
April 2009
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hi...everyone...just wondering when is the best time to visit korea? I heard MAY is the best and i do also agreed but might not be able to do it in May....is August ok? I dont really like winter much but i can bear it if worth to go....is it beautiful? Also, i am looking into living with homestay to get a better knowledge of culture differences and hand-on experiences....anyone have any opinion to that? I would love to learn how to make kimchi and to learn a lillte bit of korean as well. It would be a great experience to live like korean during my stay.
Where is the safest place that have easy access to transportation to stay and not to far from the seoul city?
Is yongsan-gu area ok? Or mapo-gu or Itaewon?....i have no idea.....in term of how far or near to the seoul city....? Help pls..thank you so much....:)
April 2009
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The Fall is a great time to visit Korea, September and October, with September being the better because it is still warm. August is the hottest month. The summer monsoon ends toward the end of July, the sun returns, but then so does the accompanying heat. I would not recommend August to visit, however, not because of the hot, humid weather, but because that is when the majority of Koreans take their vacations. Roads are clogged, transportation is hard top come by, and hotels are booked.
Wintere isn't bad, for it's in the dry season, and, while it can be cold, it doesn't snow very much.
April 2009
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Your son should love his experience there. As to where to live and work, there are many nice places all over the country. Seoul is the best if he wants a big city experience. Pusan, sometimes spelled Busan, is also pleasant, has a milder climate, and picturesque views of the sea. Taejon (Daejeon) is another great choice, because of it's wide boulevards and central location. Both major train lines go through this city. There are many smaller cities and towns throughout the country which are also good choices if he wants a slower pace. Once your son has narrowed down his options, if you will mention the names of these places, I could comment on them. Can I presume that he will be teaching English, given his flexibility as to location?
April 2009
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Regarding your other questions..... About your interest in learning how to make kimchi, maybe studying the language, there are YMCAs in many cities which offer such services, and these are free. If you want to study Korean on an intensive basis, then you will need to live in a major city, with Seoul being the best choice. The Ys and these language schools should be able to assist in placing you with a family.
As to where near the city to live, I would avoid Itaewon. I liked Bundang on the other end of the city. It's more pleasant, I think, yet with easy access. There are many choices. I would suggest staying in an inexpensive inn (yogkwan) for a few weeks until you find an area that you find suitable. Transportation is plentiful, but being near a subway stop would be nice.
May 2009
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hi there,
I am planning to visit korea in the mid of march, i m going to do some survey on Korean Students and Indian Education. My interest area is making India a step stone to U.S., Canada for Korean after having a good hold on english as language, which they usually lack.
Kindly suggest me, as i m going like without much contacts, i will be giving a newpaper advertisement and meeting people....
Anybody just guide me few steps to perform better for my task.
Thanks for the same...
May 2009
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Hey sorry not in march, its May....
May 2009
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Ive never been outside of US. Do I need a VISA to go to Korea or can I just get airplane ticket and my passport? Im just planning things and if I do im planning on staying for 2 weeks. Should I take all cash or use credit card? If I have chase bank, can i take money out from their ATM and is there fee for using it outside of US? As for hotel would I ahve to make reservation? Im asking this because I dont have a plan how long im going to stay in Seoul and travel to jeju island or other parts of Korea.
May 2009
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Hi! I have a friend that will have a 12 hour layover in Seoul at the end of this month (MAy) she wants to do a little sight seeing-but does not have much money to pay for an expensive tour company- any ideas on how or who she can contact to get a 1/2 day tour of key sites with an english speaking inexpensive or free toour guide? I hope you have some ideas!!
May 2009
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Hi anyone
I planning to go korea nxt yr !!! Any place must go where i can make my mark in korea hehe.... : )
Which is the best location for hotel ???
May 2009
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hi..i'm plannng to travel korea by this july or maybe september since its a good month to travel the country..can anyone suggest which place is the better place to stay but not too expensive like other hotels...and where is the great place to visit?please help.....thanks
June 2009
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There is an excellent student exchange with Korea and United States with 50 student meeting in S. Korea in the middle of July. The organization is KASC ( Korean-American Student Exchange) this year is their second annual with the first group going around USA from coast to coast visiting dignitaties and POI. Their head quarters is in Washington, DC... My dtr has gone in the first, and is going to S Korea for the second one. There is also a Japanese organization. Hope this helps someone
June 2009
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I am a student and writing about Korea for a project. And reading all these comments are really interesting. One piece of advice I would give as I have personally travelled there , is that if you want a cultural experience travel inland as you can find villages etc, and the opposite for a city life.
June 2009
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Hey charlotte I agree with your statement about good bananas, I found the korean ones the best!
June 2009
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THANKYOU YAZMIN, I agreeeeeeee that the bananas are good just like the ones in Gwen Stefani's song!! And If you ever want to do a project on a country do it on Korea, or Gogoryeo as it is simply fascinating:P
July 2009
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Hi everyone..i am planning to travel to Korea.. is it necessary to get a visa?? I'm from the Philippines.
July 2009
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Hi there,
I am travelling to Seoul on July 15-aug 20th, and my parents are very worried that it is not safe there. Does anyone have any input or more information?
Is it safe?
July 2009
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I have been living in South Korea for almost a year now...I'm an English teacher from the Toronto area. I am a 25 year old woman and South Korea is one of the safest countries i have ever been in. I never feel scared or worried ..and i walk home from the gym after 10pm sometimes down relatively unlite streets (yes it sounds crazy!!) I live in Daejeon, but i do go to Seoul frequently. Be careful like in any other city...but like i said i have been alone here for almost a year and I'm not looking forward to going home and always looking over my shoulder. The older Korean men will try to talk to you the later the night progresses because they drink alcohol over dinner...but it's not intimidating at all. A lot of people speak enough English in the big cities for you to get by with little to no Korean..although learning a few phrases is helpful. Kimchi is the national dish..i personally hate it..but it's pickled cabbage with red pepper paste (spicy and vinegary)...let me know if you have more questions...you can always e-mail me directly at
[email protected]
July 2009
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Hi, I was wondering if any of you could help me. I am planning a trip to Korea to meet my fiances parents. Problem is I have a minor drug conviction on my record. I have asked the Korean Embassy whether it would be a problem and pretty much go a "I dont think so", but they couldnt guarantee it. Is there any way I can find out for sure? Any place in Korea I could call? Or have any of you traveled there with a similar issue? Its a super old charge (13 years) and it was only a misdemeanor, but I know Korean drug laws are stiff and they may view it as more serious. We are only going for 2 weeks if that matters. I would appreciate any info you could give me as this is very important to my fiance and her family. And I'm pretty sure me spending the whole trip in a holding cell waiting for a flight out would be a bad first impression of epic proportions.
August 2009
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Hello, I am in a similar situation but maybe more serious
What info did you receive if any? I am going to start doing research myself ie. contact Korean embassy......but I saw the post and thought I'd ask.
December 2009
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i am 19++ and i was planning to go to south korea too on march.. by my own.. good to know it is safe..
by the way, can i know where is the good place to stay? which hotels?? not too expensive and not to cheap..
December 2009
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I've been to many countries, and I think Korea is the one of the safest countries I've been. Although sometimes I walked round over 1-2AM after drinking. Its a safe country. Besides, You needn't tip at restaurants. I love Korean food. You should try many kinds of food. You'll be addicted. I envy someone is planning to visit Korea.
January 2010
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Hi there
My wife and me will be heading for Korea from the 11/01/10 to the 18/01/10. We will be covering most of the major tourist attractions like
1) Everland Theme Park
2) Phoenix Park Ski Resort
3) Myeongdong Fashion Street
4) Gyeongbokgung Palace
5) Dongdaemum Market
6) Sinchon Ladies Street
Am I missing anything ?? Mine is by tour and is a 7D 5 N Winter Sonata Ski Fun tour and was wondering if we can covered so many places in only 5 days as the rest is mostly taken up by travelling. We will leave Singapore close to midnight and the tour start the minute we touch down.
I would also like to know what is weather up there now.
Thank very much for help
March 2010
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hi! which city is the safest for a young woman travelling alone? and which city might you compare it to in europe/usa? thanks!
April 2010
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Hello, how's it going everyone?
I am in charge of overseas sales at small company in Korea.
Basically, most of Korean treat to foreigners politely. Normally, many young people living in major cities such as Seoul, Busan, Gwangju can talk with you in English.
However, other minor cities don't have many..If you facing with trouble, many of Korean willing to help you gladly..
Most of Korean proud of our isolated island which named "Dok-Do" located in East Sea of Korea Peninsula.
Recently, Japanese government insists "Takeshima (Dok-Do in Japanese)" is their territory even they don't have any persuasive evidences.
Be careful to mention these kinds of sensitive issues to any Korean!
Recently, there are many different ethnical people coming to Korea to stay and live in Korea. We don't have any racial discrimination for them basically.
However, a few Korean doing racial discrimination against south-west asian countries, south asian countries and some black people.
If you meet racial discrimination situation, you should call to National Human Rights Commission of Korea (Call 1331 - like emergency call) or Police Foreigners Human Rights Protection Center (Call Seoul 02-839-7477, Gyeonggi Province 031-483-6503) in English..
Enjoy to stay Korea!! Welcome to Korea..
If you need any kinds of assistance, please send to e-mail bl
[email protected]
May 2010
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Hi everyone,
I am just concerning everything about south korea, I am planning to go there for tour even I can be alone. I have my friend in there. So that I have to apply for visa. Is it not easy or what? Please feedback here. Thanks.
May 2010
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South Korea is the one of the safest place to visit. I love Korean food. You should try many kinds of food there. I am also going to plan to spend my next vacation in South Korea with all my friends.
May 2010
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Vittoria, read this and find out about
South Korea visa requirements
Knowledge is power...
Watch out for kimchi though - let's just say it clear out any blockages you might have.
May 2011
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I want to know weather July is rain seasons then how about min and max weather warm hot or ?????
February 2012
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I'm 17 and want to visit seoul by myself for a few months between high school and uni, just wondering what renting there is like?
How expensive is it?
I want to get a vibe of the culture there too, where are the best places to go?
June 2012
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My daughter is planning to go to Gimpo - can anyone tell me anything she might need to know? Is it safe?
January 2013
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I am amazed at how many of the questions on here is best answered by a simple visit to your government's travel website or Korea's hospitality website- Visa info, crime stats, ethnicity concerns, % of english speaking public etc etc etc!
Also, look at www.tripadvisor.com for traveler's reviews and cost/location of hotels, hostels etc.
For airlines use a simple travel search like www.travelocity.com or www.expedia.com. Then you can judge which airlines fliy there, the relative costs and then go to the airlines site to book or further inquiry.
As for where to go for popular places look at Korea's hospitality page. Google it people!
Also for off the beaten path exploring use...again a google search and you'll find plenty of blogs.
Not trying to be a jerk but 90%+ of these posts are due to laziness. All the aforementioned information is readily available.
Please use these forum's for specific items that cannot be found and make this a forum of value- e.g. to express your personal experiences and areas to avoid or a hidden gem to visit. Or to create a list of do not go/stay here for "x" reasons but do stay/visit here for "y" reasons.
I disagee with Seoul (or any place with a partying crowd) being safe at night for s single person- male or female- due to the petty crime rate, and the increasing use of drugging people's drinks- both men and women-to easily be able to take advantage of them and/or rob them. Korea, in general, has a very high petty crime rate.
Don't dress in brand name western clothes, wear fancy jewelry. watch, shoes or flash a lot of cash. Doing so will make you an easy mark!
It is key you have the English speaking "911" and tourist information into your phone before going and also learn some of the laws. There are ,many con-artists that work together faking injury to get paid on the spot and if not, be prepared to be banned from the leaving the country until the case is settled- which means more money in hotels, food etc plus a payout to the "victims."
Lastly, as when traveling to any country that doesn't speak your language, learn enough of that countries language to get by. Most term this "survival speaking." Like greating, how to order food, ask directions, thank you, how much etc. If you try to speak their language you will find them MUCH more respective of you and they will also be more willing to help you and try to speak the international language of English.
So, all you would be travelers to Korea do your research first before posting redundant and easily found information requests on sites like this. Lastly, be safe and maintain awareness of yourself at all times. Anyplace in the world can be dangerous...even the perfect world of Disney World! And if you go to a bar/club for drinks beware of someone being too friendly wanting to buy you a drink! Be polite and say no thank you unless you know them well enough, are not alone and they drink from the same shared bottle as you! Otherwise buy your own at the bar and watch them make it to ensure no one slips anything in it. This is becoming WAY too common in Korea. I only drink beer there and ask them to bring it to me unopened. And I never leave it alone. Sadly I know too many people that had that happen and have been raped, or woken up with all their valuables striped in some alley. Not to say this would happen to you or that is only happens in Korea- this is a problem the world over- but somebody has to become a statistic and I bet that someone would rather not be you!
With all this said. Korea can be as great as you make it, just like Germany, Japan, London, New York City etc. Common sense, lot's of research and keep and open eye for anything suspicious or just doesn't look or feel right. You natural instincts will serve you well. Follow that basic advice and you can enjoy Korea- or any other foreign country just as much, if not more, than home!
Oh, one more lastly, don't even think of going to the DMZ separating North and South Korea. Sure it may seem like a great photo opportunity but it is no joke- especially if you cross, by accident or not, into North Korea. Consider your life as you know it over for a L O N G time. You will be accused of a spy and you will be jailed! A lot more people than you think have tried and as you can read some pay the ultimate price for this seemingly funny adrenaline rush to post of Facebook or whatev.
Peace out- Worldly Steve
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Monday, January 30, 2012
☞ REVIVE: New 2066 Fifth Avenue Revealed
31 comments:
"An okay job"? I shudder to think what atrocity would have been required to call the conversion a failure!ReplyDelete
- Sanou's mumJanuary 30, 2012 at 12:34 PM
- ChristopherJanuary 30, 2012 at 1:21 PM
I think it's a nice building. Contextual, but modern.ReplyDelete
New doesn't necessarily equal bad.
- coopsterJanuary 30, 2012 at 1:38 PM
I think it would be OK if they had been working with a vacant lot. But tearing down that existing facade for this is unconscionable. Why couldn't they have just retained the existing and added a few floors?ReplyDelete
OMG - hideous!ReplyDelete
that is a bit shocking.ReplyDelete
The area needs to be landmarked to prevent this sort of thing from happening.ReplyDeleteReplies
- Harlem CubanoJanuary 30, 2012 at 3:36 PM
I wrote a letter to the NYC Landmark Preservation with the attempt to save 2066's facade before they remove it. They wrote me back stating that 2066 was not protected and neither is the entire block, very scary thought!!Delete
This should be made an example of in Architectural school as what not to do.ReplyDelete
D, agreed, Harlem is a treasure trove of architecture and one of the great features of Harlem are the unbroken blocks of period buildings that one development like this can permanently destroy. Landmarking could have prevented this tragedy.ReplyDelete
I live very nearby and agree with Christopher. In reality, the building looks very nice, and keeping the stoop makes it look much more contextual than it might have. Also, the brick is a nice match.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:03 PM
Liked the old look, but it's all about the windows. Nice huge windows now and that's the trend with new or converted buildings. So unless there was a block because of landmark status, it wouldn't make any financial sense for a developer to keep the same, smaller, early 20th Century windows.ReplyDelete
Oh my god, a horror.ReplyDelete
I walked by this evening on the way home from work and I have to say it's pretty awful, especially those balconies that hang there like a ragged cuticle. It's too bad.ReplyDelete
Like Chris, I believe that new does not necessarily equal bad. It's hard to imagine that most of the posters on this thread would find any contemporary design acceptable. I expect those huge windows, which seem to indicate two-story rooms, will be a huge selling point. i'm a fan of blending old and new in Harlem. Row upon row of brownstones can become like looking at an ancient subdivision.ReplyDelete
And yes, I know this wasn't a brownstone.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 31, 2012 at 7:42 AM
I would have preferred an updated carbon copy of the old, but that probably was impossible and didn't make sense for a developer. It's not like there aren't other "eyesores" on the block. Check out the few larger, 1940's buildings on the east side of Fifth between 125th and 128th. Kinda hideous in their own right.ReplyDelete
As an example of what can be achieved with modern materials and a skilled architect, see The Morningside Park Condominiums.ReplyDelete
The Morningside Park Condominiums also allows for well lit apartments with most of its façade being windows.
Actually, I love modern design, good modern design. But this just looks cheap to my eye. Walked by again this morning--it's just a head-scratcher. MeganReplyDelete
- mike212January 31, 2012 at 1:24 PM
to maximize the FAR , just add on top and KEEP the hold facade.ReplyDelete
Lets demand that more of Harlem be landmarked.!
organize people!
- VictoriaJanuary 31, 2012 at 2:31 PM
When I scrolled down and saw the "after" picture, I shrieked. This is an abomination. Pity the poor owners who live next door. In any other neighborhood, this would kill the property values. But we know there's nothing that can put a stake in the heart of NYC real estate!ReplyDelete
My 2 cents: I often love the juxtaposition of more stark modern with traditional architecture (example: Windows on 123 http://harlembespoke.blogspot.com/2011/07/dwell-windows-on-123-lofts-debut.html), however in this case it is all wrong. The "modern" is not truly modern here. It is attempting to be contextual while also being "modern", but ends up failing in both regards. That is why I typically loathe the idea of "contextual" architecture because it ends up being the lowest common demoninator and no one is pleased(slap some brick on it and keep it the same height and call it contextual - blah).ReplyDelete
Good modern architecture can and should co-exist peacefully with traditional architecture, however this is not good modern architecture.
To each his own. Obviously, at least one professional architect, and probably more. agree with those who like this building, and as a near- neighbor, I welcome it to our neighborhood where Beaux Arts, Gothic and circa -2012 modern co-exist.ReplyDelete
I agree that the Morningside Park Condominium is lovely. It blends. I also believe architecture can startle, stand out and provoke thought, controversy and conversation, as 2066 is clearly doing.ReplyDelete
Modern architecture can startle, like the Louvre Pyramid for example. 2066 Fifth is not great architecture, it rises to the level of a cheap Ikea desk and I expect it to age similarly, all that is missing are the fedders units.ReplyDelete
There is a general rule in life, if you are going to replace something, replace it with something better, not worse. The previous building façade was fabulous, it's new replacement is anything but.ReplyDelete
I certainly agree that 2066 is not great architecture or fabulous. I also clearly remember that when the Louvre Pyramid was built, it was called an abomination and an eyesore by many. Enough from me, the non-architect, on this subject.ReplyDelete
- HarlemBBCFebruary 2, 2012 at 2:40 PM
I see a lot of comments like they should have saved what was there, how do we know they did not try? Maybe the facade could not be saved. Either way give this building 8 years and it will be considered a wonderful addition to the block that is simply how life goes.ReplyDelete
I live in a building that people said was the ugliest thing ever built and now all I hear people say is we love that building, it's so different etc.
I absolutely LOVE this!ReplyDelete


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Volume 20, Number 6
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By James W. Martin
James W. Martin has practiced law in St. Petersburg, Florida, since 1974.
The following tips apply to writing all types of agreements: insurance policies, office leases, real estate contracts, sales agreements, employment contracts, equipment leases, and prenuptial agreements. They even apply to stipulations and settlements in litigation, which should be clear enough to short-circuit litigation in the future.
Before you write the first word
- Ask your client to list the deal points. This can be done as a list, outline, or narration and will help the client focus on the terms of the agreement.
- Engage your client in what-if scenarios.
- Ask your client for a similar contract. Clients often have had similar transactions in the past or have access to contracts for similar transactions.
- Search your office computer or the Internet for a similar form.
- Obtain forms from books or CD-ROMs.
- Don't let your client sign a letter of intent without this wording: "This is a non-binding letter of intent that contains provisions that are being discussed for a possible contract; this is not a contract; this is merely an outline of possible contract terms for discussion purposes only." Sometimes clients are eager to sign something to show good faith before the contract is prepared. A properly worded letter of intent is useful at such times, so long as it clearly states it is not a contract but merely an outline of possible terms for discussion.
The first word
- Start with a simple, generic contract form.
- State the full legal names of the parties in the first paragraph.
- Identify the parties by "nicknames." Referring to the party in a shortened form of the full name after the first reference will make the contract easier to read.
- Be careful with shortened names that are also legal terms. Do not use "Contractor" as a party reference unless that party is legally a contractor. Similarly, "Agent" should be used only when you intend for that party to be an agent; if you do, specify the scope of authority and other agency issues to avoid future disagreements.
- Include a blank for the date in the first paragraph.
- Include recitals to provide background. Recitals are the "whereas" clauses that precede the body of a contract. They provide a simple way to bring the contract's reader up to speed on what the contract is about, who the parties are, why they are signing a contract, etc. The first paragraph in the body of the contract can incorporate the recitals by reference and state that they are true and correct, which may avoid a later argument as to whether the recitals are a legally binding part of the contract.
- Outline the contract by writing out and underlining paragraph headings in their logical order.
- Complete each paragraph by writing the contract terms that apply to that paragraph.
- Keep a pad at hand for notes. It is normal to think of additional clauses, wording, and issues while writing a contract. Also keep your client's outline and other forms in front of you as you write, and check off items as they're covered.
- Use repetition only for clarity. Saying the same thing more than once creates ambiguity. Write something in more than one way only if the concept is exceedingly difficult to grasp.
The writing process
- Title the document "contract" or "agreement." If your client wants a contract, call it a contract. A judge now sitting on the federal bench once ruled that a document entitled "Proposal" was not a contract even though signed by both parties. Say what you mean.
- Use short sentences.
- Write in active rather than passive voice. Active sentences are usually short and clear. For example: "Seller shall sell the Property to Buyer" instead of "The Property shall be sold to Buyer by Seller."
- Avoid terms like "biweekly." It can mean both twice a week and every other week (also "bimonthly," etc.). Instead, use "every other week," "twice a week," "semimonthly."
- Use modifiers carefully. Be sure a modifier refers to the word it modifies.
- Avoid terms like "lessor" and "lessee." They are easily reversed or mistyped. Use "landlord" and "tenant" instead. The same applies for lienor and lienee, mortgagor and mortgagee, grantor and grantee, licensor and licensee.
- Clarify "herein." Does "wherever used herein" mean anywhere in the contract or anywhere in the paragraph?
- Enter numbers in words and numerals: ten (10).
- When you write "including," consider adding "but not limited to," unless you intend the list to be all inclusive.
- Don't rely on the rules of grammar. The rules of grammar you learned in school are not universal, and the judge or jury interpreting the meaning of your contract may have learned different rules.
- Don't be creative. Use simple words and common meanings. Write for the nonexpert.
- Be consistent in using words. If you refer to the subject matter of a sales contract as "goods," use that term throughout the contract; do not alternately call them "goods" and "items."
- Be consistent with grammar and punctuation.
- Consider including choice of law, venue selection, and attorney fee clauses.
Write for the judge and jury
- Assume the reader is a knowledgeable layperson.
- Define a word by capitalizing it and putting it in quotes.
- Define words at first use.
- Explain technical terms and concepts.
Keep your client informed
- Always use a cover letter.
- Tell your client the ideas that come as you write. Many ideas will occur to you as you write: what might go wrong with the deal, what might happen in the future, ways to better structure the issues. Write these in your letter to the client.
- Inform your client of the risks.
The first draft
- Check spelling, paragraph numbering, and cross references-electronically and by proofing the document.
- Have your administrative assistant or paralegal proof the document.
- Track the drafts. Avoid confusion from the beginning by numbering and dating all drafts at the top of the first page.
- Get the client's opinion.
- Save all drafts as multiple files on your computer.
- Compare subsequent drafts. Saving draft versions makes it easy to compare one version to another using the computer's "compare" feature or using the CompareRite computer program.
The final draft
- Print the contract on 24-pound bond paper instead of 20-pound copier paper. The heavier bond paper makes it easy to tell the original contract from copies-and will also last longer.
- Use the same paper for all copies, including amended pages, to avoid an argument that pages were substituted after the contract was signed.
- Sign the contract in blue, not black, ink. This, too, makes it easier to differentiate the signed original from photocopies.
- Have the parties initial every page to make it less likely someone could claim a page was changed after the contract was signed.
- Have parties and witnesses include addresses with their signatures to help locate the witnesses if the contract is contested.
- Be sure corporate officers include titles, corporation name, and the word "as." Failure to do this can result in personal liability of the officer. The proper way to sign in a representative capacity is as follows:
ABC Corporation, a Florida corporation
John Jones, as its President
- Add a notary clause that complies with the notary law of the signing location.
- This article is an abridged and edited version of one that originally appeared on page 50 of The Brief, Winter 2003 (32:2).
- For more information or to obtain a copy of the periodical in which the full article appears, please call the ABA Service Center at 800/285-2221.
- Website: www.abanet.org/tips/.
- Periodicals: The Brief, quarterly magazine; Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Law Journal, quarterly law review; TortSource, quarterly newsletter.
- Books and Other Recent Publications: Litigating the Employment Tort Case, 2d ed.; A Complete Guide to Premises Security Litigation, 2d ed.; Law of Profitable Bonds; Spoliation of Evidence: Sanctions and Remedies for Destruction of Evidence in Civil Litigation; Litigating the Sexual Harassment Case, 2d ed.; The Law of Suretyship, 2d ed.; Fundamentals of Employment Law, 2d ed.; Professional Responsibility to Third Parties; Also, 33 video programs with written materials, including Techniques for Direct and Cross-Examination; Deposition Practice, Strategy and Use; Accident Reconstruction; Marketing Yourself to the Jury; Avoiding Disaster at Trial.


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NEW mobile-friendly guide added May 2014.
Guide updated February 2014.
Canon, Inc. has rewritten their comprehensive EOS-1D X AF Guidebook, incorporating new AF features and changes introduced with camera firmware Version 2.0. Launched in January of 2014, this new firmware adds significant features and abilities to the camera, some of which go beyond the boundaries of autofocus, and allow instant changes to camera operation while the camera is still at the user's eye.
As with the previous Guidebook, this richly illustrated Guidebook opens the door to a comprehensive understanding of the potential of the camera's 61-point AF system, especially when it comes to focus-tracking moving subjects with AI Servo AF. But this can also be applicable to another EOS DSLR as well.
EOS 5D Mark III users will find this Guidebook an excellent resource for them because that camera shares the same 61-point AF system and many of the same AF features as the EOS-1D X. Previously, the only fundamental AF difference between the two was how they handled Automatic AF point selection when in AI Servo AF… the EOS-1D X can tie in its 100,000 pixel RGB metering sensor to the AF system and read where a subject is based on its color, size and shape, and "tell" the AF system which AF points to use as the subject moves around the frame. This is called EOS iTR — Intelligent Tracking and Recognition.
With its more orthodox 63-zone light metering system, the EOS 5D Mark III's exposure meter cannot detect subject color and location and has to use sharpness data from the AF system to determine where a subject is, when it's set to Automatic AF point selection with AI Servo AF.
However, the changes that Firmware V. 2.0 adds to the EOS-1D X may leave users of the EOS 5D Mark III wondering what the differences now are between the AF systems (and operational differences) of the two cameras. Quickly summarizing, the differences now are:
Improved low-light AF performance, with AI Servo AF
EOS-1D X now offers even better AF performance at the start of focus-tracking and for the first shot in a sequence; no special menu settings need to be activated for this once Firmware V. 2.0 is installed in the EOS-1D X.
Expanded range of Accel./Decel. Tracking settings for steadily moving subjects
EOS-1D X adds new "-1" and "-2" settings to extend AF stability with subjects moving at continuous, steady speeds. These also help AF not be slightly thrown-off by sudden but minor changes when focus-tracking a distant subject.
Wider range of "priority" choices — faster shooting speeds or more time for AF
AI Servo 2nd Image Priority expands its range of choices with new "-2" (maintain fastest possible fps speed during a shooting sequence) and "+2" (slow down or even stop continuous shooting until sharpness is confirmed) settings.
Orientation Linked AF: option to link same AF Area type to pre-selected AF points
EOS-1D X now offers the option to have memorized horizontal and vertical AF points with AF Area type linked — if one is changed, the other changes automatically.
Instantly change AF settings, or jump to 14 fps shooting, with a back-button
New option to select an entirely new AF "Case," change AF mode (One Shot AF to AI Servo or vice versa) or instantly switch from standard 12 fps hi-speed to 14 fps super hi-speed shooting by pressing either AF-ON or AE Lock button. Another option for these buttons: toggle from One Shot AF to AI Servo (or vice versa) only, while one of these back-buttons is pressed.
Register/Recall shooting function: instantly change major settings with a back-button
EOS-1D X users can memorize an entirely different range of exposure, White Balance, AF Area type and AI Servo AF settings — and apply them to the AF-ON or AE Lock button. Without even removing the camera from the eye, a moving subject can continue to be tracked, even if (for instance) it moves from sunlight into shade or from steady, continuous movement to erratic, stop/start type movement.
Automatic AF point selection can start from last manually-selected AF point
New EOS-1D X option to maintain same starting point for Automatic AF point selection, in AI Servo AF, as was being used during manual AF point selection.
Auto ISO enhancements
Pre-select a faster minimum shutter speed (all the way up to 1/8000th second), under which Auto ISO will automatically be raised, and new EOS-1D X ability to intentionally apply Exposure Compensation when Auto ISO is used in Manual exposure mode.
Automatic exposure adjustment if Manual lens aperture suddenly changes
EOS-1D X now has the option to shift either shutter speed or ISO (user's choice) if a preset lens aperture in Manual exposure mode suddenly changes — for instance, if shooting wide-open with a lens alone and then adding an EF 1.4x or 2x Extender or if shooting wide-open with an f/2.8 lens and then changing to a slower f/4 or f/5.6 lens.
All that said, again, EOS 5D Mark III users can gain a great deal of insight into the possibilities with their cameras from most of the details in this EOS-1D X AF guide.
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Russia reacts to threats in Ukraine, but on a political solution
The agreements reached between President Yanukovych and the opposition on Feb. 21 have been scrapped by opposition leaders: the legitimate Head of State that was supposed to remain in office has been effectively ousted from the country, an interim president has been appointed, presidential elections have been set for May 25, no steps have been made in the area of constitutional reform or joint investigation. That the protest leaders treat their words and signatures so lightly was no surprise for us. But it is astonishing how easily those external mediators who sealed the agreement, namely the Foreign Ministers of Germany, France and Poland, have declared the deal to have been "overtaken by events."
But more importantly, rather than taking account of the numerous appeals to national unity and reconciliation, political power in Kiev has been concentrated in the hands of far-right extremist elements that do not hide their xenophobic, anti-Semitic, neo-fascist credentials. Not surprisingly, one of the first decisions of the new rulers was to abolish the law on regional languages, a move that has caused concern not only among Russian-speakers, but also in Bulgaria, Romania and Greece. This has coincided with a widespread campaign of intimidation of the ethnic Russian population and desecration of monuments celebrating Russia's and Ukraine's common historical achievements, such as the defeat of Nazism in the Second World War. Russian Orthodox priests have become object of threats. Attempts were made to seize the Orthodox shrines, such as the Kiev Pechersk Laura and the Pochayev Laura.
The situation of the Russian community in the Crimea has become particularly precarious. As soon as rallies erupted to express protest against with the way the Kiev events had unfolded, the Crimeans were accused of separatism and were threatened with force. There has been a lot of speculation regarding movements of troops of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, taken as a precautionary measure in full compliance with the relevant bilateral agreements with Ukraine. During the night of March 1, unknown armed men sent from Kiev tried to seize the building of the Crimea Interior Ministry. Only decisive actions by self-defense groups allowed that provocation to be prevented; it has left many people injured.
Most recently, the leader of the "Right Sector" extremist group that was instrumental in the "victory of the Maidan," Dmitry Yarosh, has openly called for an alliance with Doku Umarov, the most-wanted leader of the Chechen terrorists with close links to Al-Qaeda.
Within this context, it is not surprising that as many as 143,000 people from Ukraine have applied for asylum in Russia over the past two weeks.
Faced with this situation, Prime Minister of Crimea Sergey Aksenov appealed to the Russian authorities for assistance in maintaining peace and accord in the peninsula.
The numerous calls by the Russian authorities aimed at de-escalating the situation have been futile. Instead of addressing the situation through structures such as the OSCE and the Council of Europe that have a solid expertise in the field of human rights, including minority rights, and constitutional law, we have seen the Ukraine situation discussed by NATO, which certainly sent the wrong message. President Obama, rather than calling upon the ostensibly pro-Western "authorities" in Kiev to de-escalate tensions, has accused Russia of preparing an intervention and threatened "costs."
Given the extraordinary situation in Ukraine, the threat to the lives of Russian nationals and our compatriots, as well as the Black Sea Fleet personnel, President Vladimir Putin has been compelled to use his constitutional powers and to seek approval of the Upper Chamber of Parliament, the Federation Council, for use of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in the territory of Ukraine, pending the normalization of public order and the political situation in that country. That request has been granted, although that doesn't mean that the President will use his powers immediately.
Russia remains open to cooperation with all partners in order to seek a political solution to the crisis. What is needed is a clear understanding that this cooperation is honest and based not simply on the ability to hold fruitful negotiations but also on the ability to comply with agreements that take account of the interests of the entire Ukrainian people and all partners of Ukraine.
The statements, views and opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of RT.


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American University
On Campus
Ed Stayzk to Receive Teaching with Research Award
Assistant Professor Ed Stazyk has been honored with the 2014 Teaching with Research Award by the Center for Teaching, Research, and Learning at American University. Stazyk was selected for the award in recognition of his work with PhD students in revising their course papers for presentation at professional conferences (and ultimately publication).
He will be recognized at this year's Ann Ferren Teaching Conference luncheon, which will take place at noon on Friday, January 10, 2014.
"This is an excellent recognition of Ed's hard work and a great contribution to the education of his students," Dean Barbara Romzek added.


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Purdue Libraries seeks participants for upcoming website surveys
March 6, 2013
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue University Libraries is seeking student participants to survey its website help section on March 18 and 20 and for user evaluation by appointment.
Participants for the March 18 and 20 dates are asked to give approximately 30 minutes anytime between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. both days in the John W. Hicks Undergraduate Library, Room G959. Survey-takers will receive a free lunch if they complete the study. Participants must be currently enrolled at the university and must be 18 years or older. Reservations are recommended. Those who wish to take part can contact Ilana Barnes at email@example.com to reserve a spot.
Participants are also needed for the library user evaluations for the new library website (http://www.lib.purdue.edu). In the evaluation, participants will be asked to complete a set of testing tasks with the new website and provide feedback. The evaluation is expected to take up an hour. Participants will receive $10 if they complete the evaluation. Requirements for the library user evaluation participants include: 1) Currently enrolled students, staff or faculty at Purdue; 2) Experience in using Purdue the University Libraries website or other academic search websites. Those who wish to take part in this survey can contact Tao Zhang at firstname.lastname@example.com to reserve a spot.
A link to all available library-conducted research participant surveys is available on the Purdue University Libraries homepage at http://www.lib.purdue.edu
Contacts: Ilana Barnes, 765-494-2077, firstname.lastname@example.com
Tao Zhang, 765-496-3689, email@example.com


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Vanessa Hudgens: Grocery Girl!
Vanessa Hudgens has her hands full of groceries from Trader Joe's on Tuesday (September 27) in Los Angeles.
The 22-year-old actress, who showed off a bit of her toned tummy, stocked up on lots of goodies at the supermarket!
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Vanessa Hudgens
Over the weekend, Vanessa wore a low plunging dress to the premiere of Iris: A Journey Through the World of Cinema by Cirque du Soleil in Hollywood!
FYI: Vanessa is wearing a Goddis sweater.
10+ pictures inside of Vanessa Hudgens grabbing some groceries at Trader Joe's in Los Angeles…


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FFA says its 2022 bid was above board
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has rejected suggestions it acted improperly during its bid to host the World Cup in 2022.
Fairfax Media reported on Tuesday that former FFA corporate affairs manager Bonita Mersiades had been flown to the US to be interviewed about the way Australia sought to win the backing of soccer chiefs in 2010.
The report quoted Mersiades as saying the FFA didn't report the alleged theft of $A500,000 by former FIFA official Jack Warner that was supposed to be used for a stadium upgrade in Trinidad and Tobago.
Mersiades said that the FFA had been concerned that in doing so it would expose its own risky strategy of handing out international development grants to corrupt football bodies as it sought to gain favour and ultimately hosting rights for the 2022 World Cup.
But the FFA said all its expenditure for the failed bid was on the public record and the Australian government, football bodies and FIFA's chief investigator of the scandal-plagued 2022 World Cup bidding process had all been informed about the missing funds.
"In September 2010 FFA donated $A500,000 for a feasibility study to be undertaken on the (Trinidad and Tobago) project and deposited those funds in CONCACAF's (the North, Central American and Caribbean football association, of which Warner was president) bank account and received confirmation of this from that bank," the FFA statement said.
"In February 2013 FFA were contacted by CONCACAF and informed that CONCACAF had initiated an Integrity Committee enquiry into a number of matters including certain activities of the former president of CONCACAF.
FFA provided all relevant information to that inquiry which in April 2013 concluded that the funds paid by FFA into CONCACAF's bank account had been misappropriated by the former President of CONCACAF.
The FFA said it was awaiting the outcome of FIFA's inquiry before taking further action.
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John M. Flynn
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Associate Chief, Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Surgery, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Co-Director, Pediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
Contact information
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
34th & Civic Center Blvd.
The Richard D. Wood Bldg., 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104
34th & Civic Center Blvd.
The Richard D. Wood Bldg., 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Office: 215-590-1533
Fax: 215-590-1501
Fax: 215-590-1501
Education:Permanent link
B.A. (Natural Sciences)
Johns Hopkins University, 1985.
M.D. (Medicine)
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 1989.
B.A. (Natural Sciences)
Johns Hopkins University, 1985.
M.D. (Medicine)
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 1989.
Description of Itmat ExpertiseDr. Flynn's research relates to early onset scoliosis and other spinal deformities.
Selected PublicationsJ. Flynn, K. Jones, M. Garner, J. Goebel: Eleven years experience in the operative management Of pediatric forearm fractures. J Pediatr Orthop 30(4): 313-319, June 2010.
J. Flynn, R. Betz, M. O'Brien, P. Newton, Harms Study Group: A New Radiographic Classification of Complications from the Surgical Management of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Clin Orthop Relat Res 468(3): 665-669, March 2010.
N. Pappas, J. Lawrence, D. Donegan, T. Ganley, J. Flynn: Intra- and Inter-observer Agreement in the Measurement of Displaced Medial Epicondyle Fractures in Children: How Can We Improve It? J Bone Joint Surg Am 92(2): 322-327, February 2010.
J. Auerbach, D. Spiegel, M. Zgonis, S. Reddy, D. Drummond, J. Dormans, J. Flynn: The Correction of Pelvic Obliquity in Patients with Cerebral Palsy and Neuromuscular Scoliosis: Is There a Benefit of Anterior Release Prior to Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis? Spine 34(21): E766-774, October 2009.
H. Hosalkar, J. Greenbaum, J. Flynn, D. Cameron, J. Dormans, D. Drummond: Fractures of the odontoid in children with an open basilar synchondrosis. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 91(6): 789-796, June 2009.
R. Markowitz, J. Meyer, C. Tomlinson, J. Flynn, M. Ecker: CR/PACS for scoliosis: a turn for the better. Radiology Management 31(5): 22-26, 2009.
W. Sankar, J. Flynn: The development of acetabular retroversion in children with Legg-Calvé- Perthes disease. J. Pediatr Orthop. 28(4): 440-443, 2008.
D. Schwartz, J. Auerbach, J. Dormans, J. Flynn, D. Drummond, J. Bowe, S. Laufer, S. Shah, J. Bowen, P. Pizzutillo, K. Jones, D. Drummond: Neurophysiological detection of impending spinal cord injury during scoliosis surgery. J. Bone Joint Surg Am 89(11): 2440-2449, November 2007.
S. Myers, D. Spiegel, J. Flynn: External Fixation of High Energy Tibia Fractures in Children. J Pediatr Orthop 27(5): 537-539, July-August 2007.
B. Willis, J. Auerbach, X. Zhu, M. Caird, BD Horn, J. Flynn, D. Drummond, J. Dormans, M. Ecker: Comparison of Cobb Angle Measurement of Scoliosis Radiographs with Preselected End Vertebrae, Traditional Versus Digital Acquisition. Spine 32(1): 98-105, January 2007.
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Outfit Details:
Trina Turk cardigan - c/o Trina Turk
book print silk shirt - Keds (I got it from Refinery29 shops but you can get it at Opening Ceremony)
lace shorts - Madewell
bag - c/o Brahmin
Ampersand heels - c/o Seychelles
These were taken before the storm. We were lucky in my neighborhood; we're on higher ground and far enough from the water that the worst of our worries were downed trees, a few crushed cars and scattered outages. But a lot of my friends and their families were not so lucky. The skyline is eerily dark at night. But NYC is resilient and life continues to go on. It will be awhile before our city gets back to normal, but it's inspiring to see everyone coming together and helping each other out.


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H-1B Visas Exhausted In Record Time; Think It's Time To Raise The Cap?
from the going-going-gone dept
Every year, the story is pretty much the same with H-1B visas, as tech companies quickly gobble them up, prompting the inevitable debate of whether more should be made available the following year. Everybody knew this year would be a mess, but in case there were any doubt that demand for these visas far exceeds their supply, the government has said that it's run out of them after only one day of availability. Employers now realize that there's no sense in waiting around and running the risk that they won't get alloted any, so they all apply on the first day. The fact that they're exhausted so quickly should make people realize that more should be made available, but there are some politicians who are completely opposed to the system, since they see it as just a way for companies to import cheap foreign labor. But their stance doesn't really hold up. For one thing, it's hard to imagine that companies would go through all of this trouble if it were just about saving money, as opposed to filling gaps in talent. Furthermore, if companies can't bring employees from abroad, then they'll just move more operations overseas, which is something these politicians would find even more troublesome. The real problem is that politicians see everything as a black or white, zero sum game. Some see it as foreign workers stealing American jobs, while others view it as greedy managers selling out American laborers to further line their own pockets. But these simple viewpoints don't capture the reality of the tech industry, which is far more dynamic. The US economy, and the tech industry in particular, benefits from from immigrant workers, while the traditional delineation between management and labor doesn't really apply in an industry where most workers have a large stake in the success of their firm.


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Fortune & Fame
Best-selling urban fiction author ReShonda Tate Billingsley discusses and reads from her new novel (written with Victoria Christopher Murray) about the rival wives of Baptist preachers who team up for a reality TV show that will expose their lives in uncomfortable detail. Fortune & Fame reunites the fictional Rachel Jackson Adams and Jasmine Larson Bush, heroines of previous best sellers Sinners and Saints and Friends & Foes.
The author of almost two dozen books for adults and teens, Billingsley is a five-time winner of the National Association of Black Journalists Spirit in the Words competition.


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On Saturday, Nov. 2, join Educate A Bull and members of the community as they celebrate the seventh annual "Barksgiving" at Chestnut Ridge Park.
"Barksgiving" is a dog-friendly festival and fundraiser started to celebrate four-legged canine friends. Come watch demonstrations of agility and herding, talk to local experts in veterinary medicine, nutrition and care, enter your dog in a costume contest, and get a head start on your holiday shopping with local vendors. Enjoy lunch from R&R BBQ Food Truck and The Roaming Buffalo Food Truck. Coffee is sponsored by Premier Gourmet.
Funds raised go directly to help dogs in need. Educate a Bull is a not-for-profit bully breed rescue group that works to educate the public about the breed and encourage people to be responsible dog owners. It rescues, rehabilitates, and re-homes dogs in need. The organization works with shelters and humane societies in New York as well as the south to identify and pull dogs that may not survive the shelter environment and need the love and structure that a home provides.
Organizers hope to see a future where bully breeds are better understood and live in loving, safe homes, rather than overcrowded shelters.
The event runs from noon until 5 p.m., and is open to the public (and dogs on leashes). It will be held at the Martin Lodge and MacKinnon Building, Chestnut Ridge Park, 6121 Chestnut Ridge Road, Orchard Park.
Special events include: a microchip clinic; dogfighting awareness booth (learn more about this tragic practice); dog agility and herding demonstrations; pet costume contest and games; a Chinese auction with more than 100 items; and a silent auction including Bills, Sabres and Bisons items, as well as a vacation worth more than $2,500.
Rescues with adoptable dogs include Educate A Bull, Diamonds In The Ruff and Buffalo Animal Shelter.
Participating vendors include: Sunny's Natural Pet Market, Canine Cupcakes, Bark and Ride, Camp Bow Wow, Canine Sports Complex, Ruff Relations, Five Star Pet Sitting, Custom Turf, Silpada, Origami Owl, Jenn Ayres Photography, Dog and Ewe Stock Dog Training, Everydry Waterproofing, Doxie Collie Photography, Sit N Stay Pet Sitting, All Creatures Animal Hospital and City Creatures Hospital.


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We all knew that it'd be coming, but that doesn't make it any less exciting. Yes ladies and fanboys, the Zeppelin Air has finally arrived.
Bringing Apple's AirPlay tech to the hugely successful Zeppelin iPod dock, Bowers & Wilkins will be hoping to tap into docking fans who no longer want to dock. There is of course still the iconic curved docking station should you wish to use it though.
"Carrying over 45 years of superior Bowers & Wilkins sound engineering technology, the Zeppelin Air is the best sounding Zeppelin yet," read the official statement.
"With dramatically improved sonic performance from updated drive units, five corresponding dedicated audiophile amplifiers specially designed by Bowers & Wilkins, and featuring radically improved bass, the Zeppelin Air redefines wireless sound at home, providing a truly room-filling experience."
The Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air will be available in the UK from March and will cost you £499.99. You can register your interest now.


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Web Booklet: Adults With Congenital Heart Defects
The Normal Heart and How It Works
Common Congenital Heart Defects
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Diagnostic Evaluation
In each of the sections on specific congenital heart problems, regular follow-up with a cardiologist is recommended. This section describes the types of tests that often will be performed. Cardiologists will take your medical history and perform a physical exam. They may also order an electrocardiogram (called an EKG or ECG), chest X-ray, or an echocardiogram (ultrasound movie of the heart). Blood tests are particularly important in patients with cyanosis and single ventricle hearts treated with Fontan operations.
The cardiology staff will talk to you about each test. Don't hesitate to ask the cardiologist, nurse or technician to explain these tests. After your tests are completed, your cardiologist will explain the results and whether further care is needed.
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Vulcans mens tennis, womens golf get reprieveUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Hilo
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The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo is delaying the scheduled suspension of men's tennis and women's golf, announced Dr. Luoluo Hong, vice chancellor for student affairs and acting athletic director.
According to Hong, both sports will be suspended in the fall 2010 semester instead of the fall 2009 semester as originally planned.
"The level of fundraising support has been unprecedented and overwhelming," Hong said. "Fundraising is essentially supporting the operating costs for both programs. The Athletic Department is supporting a minimal number of scholarships for these two programs by reducing expenditures elsewhere in the budget.
"Every other team in the department is giving up something so men's tennis and women's golf can remain active for another year."
Men's tennis coach Kula Oda expressed his appreciation.
"The last three months have been an incredible journey for the team and me," he said. "We have never been directly involved in such a strong show of support from the community, for which we're grateful.
"The team and I would like to thank Chancellor Rose Tseng and VCSA Luoluo Hong for ultimately realizing what the UH Hilo men's tennis team means to the community and deciding to delay suspension for another year. We would also like to thank our fellow coaches and student-athletes as they are all making sacrifices for our benefit. Go Vulcans!"
Added Hong: "Our student-athletes make a difference in the community and it is heartwarming to engage in this town-gown partnership."
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For keeping facial hair well kept and manageable, this beard oil does just the trick. Each one's crafted with all-natural ingredients to tame and moisturize.
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- Pathfinder: an outdoorsy scent, with hints of fir, cypress and juniper berry. - Merchant: a spicy citrus blend inspired by those seafaring gentleman with exotic tastes.
Ingredients: Almond Oil, Jojoba Oil, Vitamin E Oil and essential oils for fragrance.
Beard Balm (2 oz.)
A solid balm in the same scent you choose for the beard oil, this goop helps shape facial hair and can be massaged into skin for added moisture.
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A citrusy lather made just for the hair on your face. Gently shampoo for a crisp scent and clean locks.
Ingredients: Organic Shampoo Base, Fresh Water, Xantham Gum, Aloe Vera, Wild Orange Oil, Citric Acid and Benzoic Acid.


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Mary R. Albert
Professor of Engineering
Executive Director, US Ice Drilling Program Office
Professor of Engineering
- BS, Mathematics, Pennsylvania State University 1975
- BE, Dartmouth 1983
- MS, Engineering Sciences, Dartmouth 1983
- PhD, Applied Mechanics and Engineering Sciences, University of California, San Diego 1991
Research Interests
Snow and firn physics; air-snow transfer; ice cores and climate; porous media; transport phenomena
Current Research Projects
- ENGS 7: Climate Change (ENGS 7.02)
Selected Publications
- Keegan, K.M., M.R. Albert, J.R. McConnell, and I. Baker, 2014. Climate Change and Forest Fires Synergistically Drive Widespread Melt Events of the Greenland Ice Sheet. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, v.111(20), doi/10.1073/pnas.1405397111.
- Adolph, A.C., and M.R. Albert, 2014. Gas Diffusivity and Permeability through the Firn Column at Summit, Greenland: Measurements and Comparison to Microstructural Properties. The Cryosphere, v. 8, p. 319-328.
- Gregory, S.A., M.R. Albert, and I. Baker, 2014. Impact of Physical Properties and Accumulation Rate on Pore Close-off in Layered Firn. The Cryosphere, v.8, p. 91-105.
- Adolph, A., and M.R. Albert, 2013. An Improved Technique to Measure Firn Diffusivity. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, v. 61, p. 598-604.
- NEEM Community Members, 2013. Eemian Interglacial Reconstructed From a Greenland Folded Ice Core. Nature, v. 493, p. 489-494. (NEEM Community Member are: D. Dahl-Jensen, M.R. Albert, A. Aldehan, and 130 others.)
- Nghiem, S.V., D.K. Hall, T. L. Mote, M. Tedesco, M.R. Albert, K. Keegan, C.A. Shuman, N.E. DiGirolamo, G. Neumann, 2012. The Extreme Melt Across the Greenland Ice Sheet in 2012. Geophysical Research Letters, v. 39, L20502, doi:10.1029/2012GL053611.
- Bisiaux, M.M., R. Edwards, J.R. McConnell, M.R. Albert, H. Anschutz, T. Neumann, E. Isaksson, J.E. Penner, 2012. Variability of Deposition of Black Carbon to the East Antarctic Plateau. Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics v. 12, p. 3799-3807.
- Scambos, T.A., M. Frezzotti, T. Haran, J. Bohlander, J. Lenaerts, M. vanden Broeke, K. Jezek, D. Long, S. Urbini. K. Farness, T. Neumann, M. Albert, J.G. Winther, 2012. Extent of low-accumulation 'wind glaze' areas on the East Antarctic plateau: implications for continental ice mass balance. J. Glaciol., v. 58(210), p. 633-647.
- Anschetz, H., K. Muller, E. Isaksson, J. McConnell, H. Fischer, M. Albert, J.G. Winther, 2011. Variation of Accumulation Rates Over the Last Eight Centuries on the East Antarctic Plateau. Journal of Geophysical Research – Atmospheres, v. 116, 10.1029/2011JD01575.
- Langley, K., J. Kohler, K. Matsuoka, A. Sinisalo, T. Scambos, T. Neumann, A. Muto, M. Albert, J.G. Winther, 2011. Recovery Lakes, East Antarctica: Radar Assessment of Sub-Glacial Water Extent. Geophysical Research Letters v. 38.
- Lomonaco, R., M.R. Albert, I. Baker, 2011. Microstructural Evolution of Fine-Grained Layers Through the Firn Column at Summit, Greenland. Journal of Glaciology, v.57(204), p. 755-762.
- Severinghaus, J., M. Albert, Z. Courville, M. Fahnestock, K. Kawamura, S. Montzka, J. Muhle, T. Scambos, E. Shields, C. Shuman, M. Suwa, P. Tans, R. Weiss, 2010. Deep air convection in the firn at a zero-accumulation site, central Antarctica. Earth and Planetary Science Letters 293, p. 359-367.
- Fain, X., C. Ferrari, A. Dommergue, M. Albert, M. Battle, J. Severinghaus, L. Arnaud, J-M Barnola, W. Calms, C. Barbante, C. Boutron, 2010. Polar firn air reveals large-scale impact of anthropogenic mercury emissions during the 1970s. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 106(38), p. 16114-16119.
- Horhold, M.W., M.R. Albert, J. Freitag, 2009. Impact of Accumulation Rate on Anisotropy and Air Permeability of Polar Firn at a High Accumulation Site. Journal of Glaciology 55(192), p. 625-630.
- Neumann, T.A., M.R. Albert, C. Engel, Z. Courville, F. Perron, 2009. Sublimation Rate and the Mass Transfer Coefficient for Snow Sublimation. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, v. 52(1-2), p. 309-315.
- Fain, X., C, Ferrari., A. Dommergue, M. Albert, M. Battle, L. Arnaud, J-M Barnola, W. Cairns, C. Barbante, C. Boutron, 2008. Mercury in the snow and firn at Summit Station, Central Greenland, and implications for the study of past atmospheric mercury levels. Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, v.8,p. 3441-3457.
- Li, Li, P. Gaiser, M.R. Albert, D.L. Long, E. Twarog, 2008. WindSat Polarimetric Signatures of Snow over Greenland. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 46(9), 2622-2631.
- Courville, Z.R., M.R. Albert, M. Fahnestock, C. Shuman, L.M Cathles IV, 2007. Impact of Accumulation Hiatus on the Physical Properties of Firn. Journal of Geophysical Research, v. 112, F02030, doi:10.1029/2005JF000429.
- Jordan, R.E., M.R. Albert, E. Brun, 2008. Physical Processes within Snow and Their Parameterization, Chapter II in Snow and Climate, Armstrong and Brun, eds, Cambridge University Press, p. 12-69.
- Albert, M.R, 2004. The International Polar Year. Science, (303) 1437.
- Albert, M.R., A.M. Grannas, J. Bottenheim, P. Shepson, 2002. Processes and Properties of Snow-Air Transfer in the High Arctic With Application to Interstitial Ozone at Alert, Canada. Atmospheric Environment (36) 2779-2787.
- Albert, M.R., E. Shultz, 2002. Snow and Firn Properties and Air-Snow Transport Processes at Summit, Greenland. Atmospheric Environment (35) 2789-2797.
- Lifetime National Associate of the National Research Council of the National Academies, 2011
- Department of the Army, Meritorious Civilian Service Award, 2009
- IEEE Best Journal Paper of the Year 2009 Award: Li, Gaiser, Albert, Long, Twarog, "Windsat passive microwave polarimetric signatures of the Greenland Ice sheet" IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing , v.46(9), p. 2622-2631, 2008
- US Chief Scientist, Norwegian-US Scientific Traverse of East Antarctica, 2007-2010
- Congressional Antarctic Service Medal, 2000
- US Army Commanders Award for Civilian Service/Partners in Education, 1999
- US Army Corps of Engineers Women in Science Achievement Award, 1996
- Department of the Army Research and Development Award, 1989
Professional Activities
- Executive Committee, American Geophysical Union Cryosphere Focus Group
- Associate Editor (Invited), Water Resources Research
- Review Coordinator (Invited), National Research Council of the National Academies:
- Monitoring Climate Change Impacts: Metrics at the Intersection of the Human and Earth Systems, NRC 2010
- Scientific Value of Arctic Sea Ice Imagery Derived Products, NRC 2009
- Design of the Martha Muse Award, NRC 2008
- Exploration of Antarctic Subglacial Aquatic Environments: Environmental and Scientific Stewardship, NRC 2007
- Faculty Advisor, Dartmouth Graduate Women in Science and Engineering
- Member, American Association for Advancement of Science, American Geophysical Union, International Glaciological Society
- Chair, U.S. National Committee for the International Polar Year, 2003-2005 (Committee of the NAS Polar Research Board) (Invited)
- Member (Invited), Polar Research Board, National Academy of Sciences, 2003-2006
- Member (Invited) National Science Foundation Office of Polar Programs Advisory Committee (1998-2001); Committee Chair (Invited) 2000
Dartmouth's School of Ice
July 7, 2017
Study: Climate Change Is Affecting NH Seasons
Dartmouth News
April 18, 2017
Dartmouth Co-Leads International Teens in Arctic Research
Dartmouth Now
August 12, 2015
Empowering Educators at the School of Ice
The Antarctic Sun
July 15, 2015
Thayer's Mary Albert Awarded $17.4 Million NSF Grant
Dartmouth Now
February 20, 2015
Climate Change Scientists And The Public Debate
November 13, 2014
Nearly All of Greenland's Surface Melted Overnight in 2012—Here's Why
Smithsonian Magazine
May 19, 2014
Greenland's Disappearing Glaciers—A Tale of Fire and Ice
May 19, 2014
Study: Climate Change, Fires Melted Greenland Ice Surface
Dartmouth Now
May 19, 2014
Dartmouth Students Strike It Big With NSF Fellowships
Dartmouth Now
April 22, 2014
Polar ice and engineering: Drilling back through time
November 26, 2013
Can the Ice Wall in Game of Thrones Survive Science?
March 27, 2013
BBC World Service - The Forum
February 16, 2013
Antarctic Ice Core Contains Unrivaled Detail of Past Climate
National Science Foundation
February 5, 2013
Mary Albert: Ice and Snow and Many Hats
Dartmouth Now
February 4, 2013
Innovations in Ice Drilling Enable Abrupt Climate Change Discoveries
December 17, 2012
"Ancient Air" & "Core Science"
International Innovation
August 22, 2012
An inside look at Greenland's melting surface ice
The Washington Post
August 3, 2012
Greenland ice sheet had biggest thaw since 1973 this month, scientists say
The Washington Post
July 24, 2012
IGERT Graduate Student Adds to Critical NASA Discovery
Dickey Center
July 24, 2012
College sells 28 acres used for army research
The Dartmouth
April 19, 2012
Cold Regions Researchers And Engineers Gather In Fairlee
Vermont Public Radio
April 6, 2012
Cold Truths: new issue of Dartmouth Engineer
Dartmouth Now
March 9, 2012
Dartmouth Teams Exhibit at USA Science and Engineering Festival
Dartmouth Now
March 11, 2010
International Greenland Ice Coring Effort Sets New Drilling Record in 2009
August 26, 2009
Dartmouth to Lead Ice-Core Drilling Oversight Office
Dartmouth News
December 22, 2008
New Hampshire Scientists Study Global Warming
August 28, 2008
Ice researchers chip away
NH Union Leader
August 4, 2008
Dartmouth awarded NSF grant for new polar sciences, engineering grad program
Dartmouth News
June 8, 2008
GEOS - Reading Ice Cores
POLAR-PALOOZA PodCasts
June 1, 2007
In Dartmouth Engineer Magazine
150 Thayer Gifts to the World: Part 1
Web Extra, December 2017
Outreach: Polar Passion
Winter 2016
Spring 2015
Lab Reports
Fall 2014
WISP Leading Women Into Engineering
Web Extra, October 2013
Fall 2013
Winter 2013
Cold Truths
Winter 2012
Summer 2011
Winter 2009
Lab Reports
Winter 2008
Fall 2005
Graduate Student Engineering Research: Snow Albedo and Climate Change in NH
Seminar: Polar Science in a Time of Rapid Change


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"Weird Al" Yankovic (king of pop culture parody and star of UHF) joins Cole and Vanessa for their super-special shiny 100th Episode! They talk Dr. Demento, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez, Bedazzlers, Guy Fieri's Ass Blast Nachos, the final Twilight, GAZOOOOOO!, People's Sexiest Man of the Year Channing Tatum, accordions, The Madonna Inn, utilizing Leslie Nielsen, mountains of fan letters, the White and Nerdy explosion, Kevin McCarthy, Sadgasm, holiday cards from Robert Goulet, the Wheel of Fish, a very bizarre Homeland episode, and Al's hiring of a young Tress MacNeille!
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Author: John Allen
Publisher: Random House, New York, N.Y., 2013, 320 pp., $25 hardcover; 800-733-3000
One of the most habitually and tragically underreported stories anywhere today is the severe plight facing Christians around the world. The Western media pays virtually no attention to the oppression and mistreatment of Christian populations who comprise more than 80 percent of the victims of violations of religious freedom. The persecution ranges from the Middle East and North Africa to the Indian subcontinent to China and North Korea. Journalist John Allen has assembled a well-researched survey on this alarming phenomenon in "The Global War on Christians: Dispatches from the Front Lines of Anti-Christian Persecution," and he deserves credit for doing what he can to raise general awareness.
Allen uses three parts to make his case: "Anti-Christian Persecution around the World"; "Myths about the Global War on Christians"; and "Fallout, Consequences, and Response." Especially interesting is his section on myths, including the myths that Christians are persecuted only where they are a minority, that it is all about Islam and that anti-Christian persecution is a political issue.
Allen's coverage of anti-Christian persecutions makes for harrowing reading. As he estimates, the number of Christians killed every year could be as low as 7,500 or as high as 100,000, meaning that anywhere from 146,000 to 2 million Christians have died over the last 20 years. And that does not even count the tens of thousands in prisons and the millions living in a state of constant oppression or legal and social disability. This catastrophe is happening right now, and given the reality that more than two-thirds of the world's 2.3 billion Christians now reside beyond the borders of the West, this is a problem that can no longer be ignored or discounted.
Artist: Maria Regina Cleri
Publisher: Maria Regina Cleri, Free CD; www.prayingforourpriests.org
The organization Maria Regina Cleri exists to support priests and vocations to the priesthood. Part of that effort is prayer, and so the organization has created "A Meditated Rosary for Vocations to the Priesthood and Consecrated Life," a two-CD set with an accompanying book by Msgr. Peter Dunne and Vicki Herout. As Msgr. Dunne observes: "Pray for vocations. Prayer is the surest means of bringing life and love to fulfillment. By praying for vocations, we bring life and love to the Church and salvation to the world." The CD is free, although the organization asks for a small donation to assist with costs.
Author: William May
Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor, Huntington, Ind., 2013, 336 pp., $26.95 softcover; 800-348-2440
In an age of nearly relentless medical and scientific research and breakthroughs, the need for the Church's guidance and teachings assumes an even greater importance. This reality increases even more the relevance and value of the third edition of the classic text "Catholic Bioethics and the Gift of Human Life." For many years, William May's text has been the standard for understanding the Church's teachings on bioethics and is an authentic appreciation of the dignity of the human person. The update is a needed one for several reasons. First, there are the recent developments in bioethics. Second, there was the release — after the publication of the second edition — of the instruction Dignitatis Personae (on certain bioethical questions), published by the Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in 2008. This updated book is a significant contribution to the ongoing discussion of contemporary bioethics. Highly recommended.
Author: George Martin
Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor, Huntington, Ind., 2013, 496 pp., $24.95 softcover; 800-348-2440
Part of a series of Scripture commentaries, "Bringing the Gospel of Mark to Life" is a scholarly work that is nevertheless intended for the average reader. There are many commentaries available today, part of the renaissance in Catholic Scripture studies. Many are pitched too high for the Catholic in the pew, which increases the value of works like George Martin's. As he writes in his preface: "The focus of this book is on what Mark's words meant when he wrote them, with an eye toward their meaning for readers today. This book is intended for men and women who want to read and understand Mark's Gospel as Scripture, as God's word conveyed in human words."
Martin provides running commentary throughout the Gospel text, including extensive background sections with word studies and explanations to provide further context to passages. There are also sections on the writing and interpretation of the Gospel, an index to the background material and maps. This work, in conjunction with the other volumes in the series, is ideal for Bible studies.
Author: Paul Thigpen
Publisher: Saint Benedict Press, Charlotte, N.C., 2013, 388 pp., $44.95 softcover; 800-437-5876
The former editor of The Catholic Answer and noted Catholic author Paul Thigpen has assembled a lovely collection on the saints, "A Year with the Saints: Daily Meditations with the Holy Ones of God." The 365 reflections that can be started at any time of the year are drawn from the writings and lives of saints over the ages. Each day offers insightful, powerful and touching excerpts from the writings of the saints, as well as exhortations and a closing prayer. A beautiful gift book.
Author: Grzegorz Górny and Janusz Rosikon
Publisher: Ignatius Press, San Francisco, Calif., 2013, 336 pp., $34.95 hardcover; 800-651-1531
The history of Christianity has been blessed with the presence of relics of the saints. Without question, however, the greatest of the relics are those traditionally associated with the Passion of Christ. They have long been the source of study, quests, research, controversy and debate. The list of the relics of the Passion is also a surprisingly long one, such as the True Cross, the nails, the crown of thorns, the pillar of scourging, Christ's tunic, the Veil of Manoppello, the Sudarium of Oviedo and, of course, the famous Shroud of Turin.
Two Poles, writer Grzegorz Górny and photographer Janusz Rosikon investigated the relics associated with the Passion, traveling to museums, archives and churches that all form part of the legacy and history of these relics. The result is an extraordinarily beautiful and elegantly presented study that boasts not only the history of the relics but the work undertaken by scholars and scientists to assess their authenticity.
The book serves as a visual and scholarly travelogue. Most readers will be familiar with the famous relics — the Shroud or the True Cross — but particularly interesting are lesser known ones — for example, the Sudarium (or burial veil) of Oviedo, the Veil of Manoppello and the crown of thorns. There are also chapters on the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, the Scala Santa (Holy Stairs) in Rome and the relics of Aachen. All of the relics are worthy of study as all of them help us to turn our prayerful gaze to the passion of Our Lord.
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